Suspension assembly

Abstract

A hanger assembly (14) includes a first hanger member (10) and a second hanger member (12). The hanger assembly (14) further includes a pivot member (24) to which the first hanger member (10) and the second hanger member (12) are pivotally mounted. Each of the first hanger member (10) and the second hanger member (12) defines a clamping recess (30) for receiving an article (16). Each of the first hanger member (10) and the second hanger member (12) also defines an elongated aperture (28) for effecting pivotal movement of at least one of the first hanger member (10) and the second hanger member (12) to clamp the article in the clamping recess (30).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to suspension assemblies. More specifically, but not exclusively, this invention relates to suspension assemblies for suspending articles on supports. The invention may also relate to suspension assemblies for suspending articles on elongated supports, such as lines, ropes, cables, etc. Embodiments of the invention relate to suspension assemblies for suspending articles on elongated supports, such as catenary wires, catenary wire ropes, catenary cables, etc. Embodiments of the invention relate to suspension assemblies for connecting droppers to catenary wires in cable systems, for example, in railway lines or in agricultural applications. The invention may also relate to suspension assemblies for suspending supports (such as catenary wires, catenary ropes, catenary cables, etc.). Background Technology

[0002] Electrified overhead cables for railway lines include a catenary wire (referred to in the art as a "messenger wire"), which is connected to a contact cable via a suspension assembly (referred to in the art as a "dropper"). A conductive manual clamp connects the dropper to the catenary. The manual clamp can be difficult to install.

[0003] Similarly, in agriculture and other applications, it is often necessary to support the load-bearing wire from above via cables, or to suspend products on cables attached to the load-bearing wire. In such applications, the load-bearing wire is attached to the cable by tightly winding strands around the load-bearing wire and the cable. Summary of the Invention

[0004] According to one aspect of the present invention, a suspension assembly is provided, comprising:

[0005] First suspension component and second suspension component; and

[0006] A pivot member, wherein the first suspension member and the second suspension member are pivotally mounted on the pivot member;

[0007] Each of the first suspension member and the second suspension member defines a clamping recess for receiving the article;

[0008] Each of the first suspension member and the second suspension member defines an elongated orifice for pivoting at least one of the first suspension member and the second suspension member to clamp the article in the clamping recess.

[0009] According to another aspect of the invention, a support assembly is provided, the support assembly comprising a suspension assembly as described above, and an article of article received by a clamping recess of the first suspension member and the second suspension member.

[0010] According to another aspect of the invention, a support assembly is provided, the support assembly comprising a suspension assembly as described above, and a connection device receiving through at least one of a first aperture and a second aperture.

[0011] The product can be a support member. The product can be an elongated product. The support member can be elongated.

[0012] The first suspension member and the second suspension member may extend in an alternating manner. The first suspension member and the second suspension member may overlap each other.

[0013] The clamping recesses can be aligned with each other to provide a clamping area defined by the first suspension member and the second suspension member. The clamping recesses can be aligned with each other to hold the support member within the clamping area.

[0014] The first suspension member and the second suspension member can pivotally move from the release position of the first suspension member and the second suspension member to the clamping position of the first suspension member and the second suspension member.

[0015] The pivoting motion of the first and second suspension members can cause a closing motion of the clamping recess. The closing motion of the first and second suspension members to the clamping position can close the clamping recess.

[0016] The closing motion of the clamping recess causes the support to be clamped by the first suspension member and the second suspension member.

[0017] The product can be a slender support member. The slender support member can be a wire, rope, cable, etc. The slender support member can be, for example, a load-bearing wire or cable used in railway lines or cable systems used in agriculture or other industrial applications.

[0018] The suspension assembly can be attached to or is capable of being attached to a connecting device. The connecting device may include an elongated member. The elongated member may be a line, rope, cable, etc. The connecting device may be, for example, a dropper for a cable system used in railway lines, or a dropper for a cable system used in agricultural or industrial applications.

[0019] Each pivot member may be located at one end region of the corresponding first or second suspension member. Each elongated orifice may be defined in the opposite end region of the corresponding first or second suspension member.

[0020] Each pivot member may be located in the upper region of the corresponding first or second suspension member. Each elongated orifice may be defined in the lower region of the corresponding first or second suspension member. Each elongated orifice may have a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end may be closest to the pivot member.

[0021] The proximal end of the elongated orifice of each of the first and second suspension members can be arranged closest to the clamping recess, while the distal end can be furthest from the clamping recess.

[0022] The proximal and distal ends of the elongated orifice of the first suspension member can be closed ends. The proximal and distal ends of the elongated orifice of the second suspension member can be closed ends.

[0023] In another embodiment, the second suspension member may define an opening at the proximal end of the elongated orifice. The opening may provide communication into the orifice, through which at least a portion of the connecting device may enter the orifice defined by the second suspension member.

[0024] The first suspension member may define an opening at the proximal end of the elongated orifice. The opening may provide communication to the orifice, through which at least a portion of the connecting device may enter the orifice defined by the first suspension member.

[0025] Each clamping recess may be defined in the central region of the respective first or second suspension member. Each clamping recess may be defined between the elongated orifice of the respective first or second suspension member and the pivot member. Ideally, each clamping recess is defined between the pivot member of the respective first or second suspension member and the proximal end of the elongated orifice.

[0026] In other embodiments of the suspension assembly, each clamping recess may be defined in one or the other at opposite end regions of the respective suspension member. In one embodiment, each pivot hole may be defined in the respective suspension member between the clamping recess and the elongated orifice. In another embodiment, each elongated orifice may be defined in the respective suspension member between the clamping recess and the pivot hole.

[0027] The first and second suspension members can pivotally move from their release positions to their clamping positions. In the release position, the first and second suspension members can loosely hold the support member in the clamping recess. In the clamping position, the first and second suspension members can clamp the support member in the clamping recess.

[0028] Each of the first and second suspension members may have a front edge and a tail edge opposite to the front edge. When the suspension members move to the clamping position of the first and second suspension members, the front edge of each of the first and second suspension members may guide the corresponding suspension member.

[0029] Each elongated orifice can extend from the proximal end of the corresponding suspension component toward the tail edge.

[0030] The pivoting motion of the first and second suspension components from the release position to the clamping position allows the first and second suspension components to overlap each other to a greater extent.

[0031] In the released position of the first and second suspension members, the clamping recesses are further apart than when the first and second suspension members are in the clamping position.

[0032] The clamping recesses can face opposite directions. The clamping recesses can overlap each other. Overlapping clamping recesses can provide a holding area for holding the support member.

[0033] Each of the first and second suspension members may have an outer edge defining a gap to provide communication between a region within the clamping recess and a region outside the clamping recess. Each of the first and second suspension members may have an inner edge defining a corresponding clamping recess. The inner edge of the first suspension member may face the inner edge of the second suspension member.

[0034] The closing movement of the clamping recess can engage the edge of the clamping recess with the support. In the clamping positions of the first suspension member and the second suspension member, the edge of the clamping recess can engage with the support.

[0035] Each elongated aperture can receive the engagement portion of the connecting device in an aligned state at its proximal end. The engagement portion of the connecting device can extend through each elongated aperture at its proximal end.

[0036] The proximal end of the elongated orifice can be aligned in the released position of the suspension member. The aligned proximal end of the elongated orifice can receive a portion of the connecting device.

[0037] The distal end of the elongated orifice can be aligned in the clamping position of the suspension member. The aligned distal end of the elongated orifice can receive a portion of the connecting device.

[0038] When the first suspension member and the second suspension member move from the alignment state of the proximal end to the alignment state of the distal end, the first suspension member and the second suspension member can move from the release position to the clamping position.

[0039] The connecting device may have an annular portion. The annular portion may be an annular end region. The annular portion may be the aforementioned engagement portion. The annular portion may extend through the orifice of the first suspension member.

[0040] In an embodiment where the second suspension member has an opening at the proximal end of the orifice, at least a portion of the engagement portion can be received into the orifice via the opening. The advantage provided by this embodiment described herein is that it eliminates the need to pass an elongated member through the orifice. In this embodiment, the first suspension member is provided with an engagement portion through which an extension of the connecting device passes through the orifice in the first suspension member.

[0041] The engaging portion of the connecting device can move from the proximal end to the distal end along an elongated orifice in each of the first and second suspension members. This movement of the engaging portion of the connecting device along the elongated orifice from the proximal end to the distal end enables pivoting movement of the first and second suspension members relative to each other.

[0042] The pivoting movement of the first and second suspension members can move the distal ends of the elongated orifices to align with each other, allowing the engagement portion of the connecting device to move to the distal end. Therefore, in the embodiments described herein, the distal ends are aligned with each other when the engagement portion of the connecting device is received at the distal end of each elongated orifice.

[0043] The elongated orifice of each of the first and second suspension members may extend diagonally across the respective first or second suspension member. Each elongated orifice may extend diagonally relative to a straight line passing through the center of the respective pivot member and the center of gravity of the respective elongated orifice.

[0044] Each of the aforementioned straight lines may extend through the center of the proximal end of the corresponding elongated orifice. Each of the aforementioned straight lines may extend through the clamping recess of the corresponding first suspension member and second suspension member.

[0045] For each of the first and second suspension components, the angle between the elongated orifice and the aforementioned straight line can be less than 180°. The angle between the elongated orifice and the aforementioned line can be between 180° and 160°. The angle between the elongated orifice and the aforementioned line can be approximately 170°.

[0046] The elongated orifice defined by the first suspension member can be angled in a direction opposite to that defined by the second suspension member. The first and second suspension members are capable of pivoting toward each other.

[0047] Each of the first and second suspension members may define a pivot hole through which the pivot member may extend. The pivot member may pivotally attach the first and second suspension members to each other.

[0048] The suspension assembly may include two first suspension members. The first suspension members may have the same orientation as each other.

[0049] The second suspension member can be sandwiched between the two first suspension members. The two first suspension members can be pivotally mounted on a pivot member. Attached Figure Description

[0050] At least one embodiment of the invention will now be described by way of example only with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein:

[0051] Figure 1 A three-dimensional view of the suspension components of the suspension assembly;

[0052] Figure 2 A perspective view of a suspension assembly including a first suspension member and a second suspension member;

[0053] Figure 3 This is the front view of the suspended component;

[0054] Figure 4 A perspective view of the suspension assembly that suspends the connecting device on the support;

[0055] Figure 5 To show a front view of the first and second suspension members in the released position;

[0056] Figure 6 To show a front view of the first and second suspension members in the clamping position;

[0057] Figure 7 A perspective view showing the suspension assembly mounted on the support;

[0058] Figure 8 A perspective view of the first suspension component of another suspension assembly;

[0059] Figure 9 A perspective view of the second suspension member of the other suspension assembly;

[0060] Figure 10 For including Figure 8 and Figure 9 A perspective view of the suspension assembly of the first and second suspension members shown in the figure;

[0061] Figure 11 A perspective view showing the other suspension assembly mounted on the support;

[0062] Figure 12 for Figure 10 and Figure 11 Front view of the suspension assembly shown;

[0063] Figure 13 A perspective view of a suspension assembly on a support member, showing a first suspension member and a second suspension member in the released position;

[0064] Figure 14 This is a front view of the other suspension assembly, wherein the first suspension member and the second suspension member are in the released position;

[0065] Figure 15 This is a rear view of the other suspension assembly, wherein the first and second suspension members are in a clamping position; and

[0066] Figure 16 A front view of other options for the suspension assembly. Detailed Implementation

[0067] refer to Figures 1 to 7 , Figure 1 Showing the use of with Figure 2 The first suspension member 10 is used in conjunction with the second suspension member 12 in the suspension assembly 14 shown. The suspension assembly 14 includes two first suspension members 10 and a second suspension member 12 sandwiched between the two first suspension members 10.

[0068] If necessary, the suspension assembly 14 may include a first suspension member 10 and a second suspension member 12.

[0069] It should be understood that the suspension assembly 14 may include any suitable number of first suspension members 10 and second suspension members 12.

[0070] The suspension assembly 14 is used to clamp the elongated article 16. The elongated article 16 may be in the form of a catenary or cable in an overhead power cable system for railway lines. The suspension assembly 14 may be used to suspend the connecting device 18 on the elongated article 16 such that the connecting device 18 is supported by the suspension assembly 14. Alternatively, the connecting device 18 may support the suspension assembly 14.

[0071] In one application of the embodiments described herein, the elongated article 16 may be a load-bearing wire, load-bearing rope, or load-bearing cable in agricultural or other situations, for example, for supporting crops or industrial equipment (such as lamp fittings).

[0072] The connecting device 18 may include thin wires, cables, etc.

[0073] exist Figures 1 to 7In this configuration, the first suspension member 10 and the second suspension member 12 are identical to each other. However, it should be understood that the first suspension member 10 and the second suspension member 12 may be different from each other (see, for example, the discussion below). Figures 8 to 15 It should also be understood that the two first suspension components 10 can be different from each other.

[0074] Each of the first suspension member 10 and the second suspension member 12 has an upper region 20 defining a pivot hole 22 and a lower region 26 defining an elongated orifice 28. A clamping recess 30 is defined in each of the first suspension member 10 and the second suspension member 12. The clamping recess 30 of each of the first suspension member 10 and the second suspension member 12 is defined between the pivot hole 22 and the elongated orifice 28.

[0075] The pivot member 24 extends through the pivot hole 22 of each of the first suspension member 10 and the second suspension member 12, thereby allowing the first suspension member 10 and the second suspension member 12 to pivot relative to each other.

[0076] The first suspension member 10 is arranged in an orientation opposite to the second suspension member 12. The clamping recesses 30 defined by the two first suspension members 10 are aligned with the clamping recesses 30 of the second suspension member 12.

[0077] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the clamping recesses 30 of the two first suspension members 10 face a direction opposite to the clamping recesses 30 of the second suspension member 12. Therefore, when these clamping recesses 30 overlap and align with each other, they form a clamping region 32 for holding the elongated article 16. The first suspension members 10 and the second suspension members 12 constitute offset clamping members to clamp the elongated article 16 within the clamping region 32.

[0078] The first suspension member 10 and the second suspension member 12 can be released from the first suspension member 10 and the second suspension member 12 in the release position (in Figure 5 (as shown in the image) facing each other (as shown in the image) Figure 4 (As indicated by arrow X in the diagram) pivotally moves to the clamping position of the first suspension member 10 and the second suspension member 12 (in Figure 6 (As shown in the image).

[0079] The pivoting motion of the first suspension member 10 and the second suspension member 12 causes the clamping recess 30 to close. This closing motion closes the clamping region 32 and clamps the elongated article 16 in the clamping region 32 by the first suspension member 10 and the second suspension member 12.

[0080] Each of the first suspension member 10 and the second suspension member 12 has a front edge 34 and a tail edge 36 opposite to the front edge 34. When the first suspension member 10 and the second suspension member 12 move to their clamping positions, the front edge 34 of each of the first suspension member 10 and the second suspension member 12 guides the corresponding first suspension member 10 and the second suspension member 12.

[0081] Each clamping recess 30 extends inwardly from the front edge 34 of the respective first suspension member 10 and second suspension member 12. A gap 38 is defined in each clamping recess 30 within each front edge 34 to provide communication between the space within the recess and the exterior of the recess through the front edge 34.

[0082] Each of the first suspension member 10 and the second suspension member 12 has an elongated orifice 28 having a proximal end 40 closest to the clamping recess 30 and a distal end 42 furthest from the clamping recess 30. Each elongated orifice 28 extends diagonally from the proximal side of the respective suspension member toward the tail edge 36 of the respective suspension member. Thus, in the illustrated embodiment, the distal end 42 is closer to the tail edge 36 than the proximal end 40.

[0083] The elongated orifice 28 of each of the first suspension member 10 and the second suspension member 12 extends diagonally relative to a straight line AA passing through the center of the corresponding pivot member 24 and the center of gravity of the corresponding elongated orifice 28. Each of the aforementioned straight lines AA also extends through the corresponding clamping recess 30.

[0084] Therefore, in use, when the annular portion 44 is positioned at the proximal end 40 of the two orifices 28, the elongated orifice 28 is inclined relative to the straight line AA. When arranged in this way, the orifice 28 in the first suspension member 10 is inclined in the opposite direction to the orifice 28 in the second suspension member 12.

[0085] For each of the first suspension member 10 and the second suspension member 12, the angle between the elongated orifice 28 and the aforementioned straight line AA can be approximately 175°.

[0086] refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 When the first suspension member 10 and the second suspension member 12 are in the released position, the proximal ends 40 of the elongated orifice 28 are aligned with each other. The connecting device 18 can be inserted through the aligned proximal ends 40. The connecting device 18 is in the form of a line, cord, cable, etc., formed as a ring portion 44 at the upper end of its main part 46.

[0087] like Figures 4 to 6As shown, the annular portion 44 extends through an elongated orifice 28 defined by suspension members 10 and 12. The opposite lower ends (not shown) of the connecting device 18 are attached to a load, such as the contact wire of an overhead power cable system for railway lines, or a component of an agricultural or industrial cable system. This load has the effect of applying a downward force to the connecting device 18, as indicated by arrow Y, thereby pulling the annular portion 44 downward along the elongated orifice 28 of both the first suspension member 10 and the second suspension member 12.

[0088] The annular portion 44 is subjected to a downward force Y from the proximal end 40 of each elongated orifice 28 (e.g. Figure 5 (As shown) moves to the distal end 42 (as shown) Figure 6 (As shown in the diagram). This movement has the effect of causing the first suspension member 10 and the second suspension member 12 to move in the direction indicated by arrow X from... Figure 5 The release position shown pivots to Figure 6 The effect of the clamping position shown.

[0089] In the clamping position of the first suspension member 10 and the second suspension member 12, the elongated article 16 is clamped in the clamping area 32, and the distal ends 42 of the elongated orifice 28 are aligned with each other.

[0090] In use, by arranging the first suspension member 10 and the second suspension member 12 as follows Figure 7 The suspension assembly 14 is mounted on the elongated article 16 in the open position shown. In the open position, the second suspension member 12 is positioned above the two first suspension members 10. The first suspension members 10 can then be arranged on the elongated article 16, wherein the elongated article 16 is received via gap 38 into the clamping recess 30 of each of the first suspension members 10.

[0091] The second suspension member 12 can then be closed onto the elongated article 16 by pivoting it from its open position. The elongated article 16 is received in the clamping recess 30 of the second suspension member 12 via a gap 38. This will allow the suspension assembly 14 to... Figure 2 and Figure 4 The release positions of the first suspension member 10 and the second suspension member 12 shown are mounted on the elongated article 16. Therefore, the embodiments described herein can be adapted for use on overhead power cables for railway lines. The embodiments described herein can also be fitted or modified for agricultural applications to provide crop support.

[0092] In the release position, the proximal ends 40 of the elongated orifice 28 are aligned with each other, as... Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown. In Figure 2 In the image, the elongated article 16 is shown in dashed lines. For clarity, from... Figure 316. Slender products omitted.

[0093] The upper region of the connecting device 18 then passes through the proximal end 40 of the elongated orifice and is secured to the main portion 46 of the connecting device 18 in a suitable manner known in the art to form an annular portion 44.

[0094] The lower end of the connecting device 18 is fixed to the lower contact line of an overhead power cable system or to a horizontal line in a crop support system. This applies a downward force to the connecting device 18, thereby pulling the annular portion 44 downward along the elongated orifice 28 of the first suspension member 10 and the second suspension member 12 to the distal end 42 of the elongated orifice.

[0095] The downward movement of the annular portion 44 along the elongated orifice 28 causes the proximal ends 40 to align with each other, thereby achieving the closing movement of the clamping recess 30. This allows the elongated article 16 to be clamped within the clamping recess 30 by the first suspension member 10 and the second suspension member 12.

[0096] Various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the invention. For example, the annular portion 44 does not have to be formed at one end, but can serve as a folded connecting device 18, such that the annular portion 44 actually extends to the entire length of the connecting device 18.

[0097] In another variant, the suspension assembly may include a single first suspension member and a single second suspension member. Figures 8 to 15 An example of this suspension assembly, generally labeled 114, is shown in the image.

[0098] Figures 8 to 15 The suspension assembly 114 shown includes Figures 1 to 7 The suspension assembly 14 shown has many features. These features are used in conjunction with... Figures 1 to 7 The corresponding features are indicated by the same reference numerals in the figures.

[0099] Figures 8 to 15 The suspension assembly 114 shown differs from the suspension assembly 14 in that the suspension assembly 114 includes a first suspension member 10, which is connected to... Figures 1 to 7 The suspension member 10 shown is the same. The suspension assembly 114 further includes a second suspension member 112.

[0100] The second suspension member 112 defines an opening 116 at the proximal end 40 of the elongated orifice 28. The opening 116 provides communication into the orifice 28 and allows the annular portion 44 of the connecting device 18 to be received in the orifice 28.

[0101] The suspension assembly 114 may be supplied with a connecting device 18 extending through an opening 28 defined by the first suspension member 10. The annular portion 44 may be pre-formed by the area of ​​the connecting device 18 extending through the opening 28 in the first suspension member 10.

[0102] Move the first suspension member 10 and the second suspension member 112 to Figure 11 The open position is shown. The elongated article 16 is then received by the clamping recess 30. The first suspension member 10 and the second suspension member 112 are then closed, as shown. Figure 11 As indicated by arrow X, the clamping recess 30 forms a clamping area 32 to hold the elongated article 16 between the first suspension member 10 and the second suspension member 112. The closed position of the first suspension member 10 and the second suspension member 112 is... Figure 10 and Figure 12 As shown in the image.

[0103] The pre-formed annular portion 44 of the connecting device 18 has previously been arranged to extend through the orifice 28 in the first suspension member 10. (See reference...) Figure 13 and Figure 14 Then, a portion of the annular portion 44 is inserted through the opening 116 into the proximal end 40 of the orifice 28 in the second suspension member 112.

[0104] The downward force Y on the connecting device 18 pulls the annular portion 44 downward along the elongated orifice 28 of both the first suspension member 10 and the second suspension member 112.

[0105] The annular portion 44 is subjected to a downward force Y from the proximal end 40 of the two elongated openings 28 (e.g., Figure 13 and Figure 14 (As shown) moves to the distal end 42 (as shown) Figure 15 (As shown in the diagram). This movement has the effect of causing the first suspension member 10 and the second suspension member 112 to move in the direction indicated by arrow X from... Figure 13 and Figure 14 The release position shown pivots to Figure 15 The effect of the clamping position shown.

[0106] In the clamping position of the first suspension member 10 and the second suspension member 112, the distal ends 42 of the elongated orifice 28 are aligned with each other, and the elongated article 16 is clamped in the clamping area 32 provided by the clamping recesses 30 of the first suspension member 10 and the second suspension member 112.

[0107] Therefore, suspension assemblies 14 and 114 are provided, which can be clamped to an elongated article 16 in the form of a suspension cable. A connecting device 18 having an annular portion 44 extends from the suspension assemblies 14 and 114. In one application of the suspension assemblies 14 and 114, the connecting device 18 is in the form of a dropper. The dropper can be suspended from the suspension cable by means of the suspension assembly. In this application of the suspension assemblies 14 and 114, the load on the connecting device 18 is provided by the weight of the cable.

[0108] In another application of the suspension assemblies 14, 114, the connecting device 18 is in the form of a cable attached to the upper support. An annular portion 44 is provided at the lower end of the cable. Therefore, the suspension assemblies 14, 114 suspend the cable. In this application of the suspension assemblies 14, 114, the load on the connecting device 18 is provided by the tension in the cable, which is caused by the weight of the suspension cable.

[0109] The aforementioned suspension assemblies 14 and 114 offer the following advantages: the suspension assemblies can be installed without the use of tools, and the suspension assemblies 14 and 114 are self-locking because the suspension members 10 and 12 automatically move to the clamping position.

[0110] Figure 16 Another embodiment of the suspension assembly is shown, wherein the suspension assembly in Figure 16 The overall value is marked as 214. Figure 16 The suspension assembly 214 shown includes Figures 1 to 7 The suspension assembly 14 shown has many features. These features are used in conjunction with... Figures 1 to 7 The corresponding features are indicated by the same reference numerals in the figures.

[0111] Figure 16 The suspension assembly 214 shown differs from suspension assembly 14 in that it includes a first suspension member 210 and a second suspension member 212. In each of the suspension members 210 and 212, a pivot hole 22 is defined for each of the first and second suspension members 210 and 212, and a pivot member 24 is disposed between a corresponding clamping recess 30 and a corresponding elongated orifice 28. Each clamping recess 30 is disposed at an end region 216 of the suspension member 210 or 212 adjacent to the corresponding pivot hole 22.

[0112] In use, the clamping recess 30 is provided at the upper end region 216 of the upper region 20 of each suspension member 210, 212.

[0113] One embodiment of the suspension members 210 and 212 is provided, wherein one of the suspension members 210 and 212 has an elongated orifice 28 with an opening 116 at its proximal end 40. In this embodiment, a pivot hole 22 is disposed adjacent to the opening 116 between the elongated orifice 28 and the clamping recess 30.

[0114] In the further revised plan, Figure 8 The first suspension member 10 shown may be provided with an opening 116 (by... Figure 8 (The dashed lines in the diagram schematically indicate that the first suspension member 10 is identical to the second suspension member 112.) Therefore, each of the first suspension member 10 and the second suspension member 112 of the suspension assembly 114 is provided with a corresponding opening 116. This allows the use of the annular portion 44 of the connecting device 18 without passing through a pre-formed annular portion 44 in one of the orifices 28.

Claims

1. A suspension assembly, comprising: First suspension component and second suspension component; as well as A pivot member, wherein the first suspension member and the second suspension member are pivotally mounted on the pivot member; Each of the first suspension member and the second suspension member defines a clamping recess for receiving the article; The first suspension member defines a first elongated orifice and the second suspension member defines a second elongated orifice, and each of the first elongated orifice and the second elongated orifice is provided to enable pivoting movement of at least one of the first suspension member and the second suspension member to clamp the article in the clamping recess. Each elongated orifice has a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end being closest to the pivot member; and The second suspension member defines an opening at the proximal end of the second elongated orifice, the opening allowing at least a portion of the elongated member to enter the second elongated orifice.

2. The suspension assembly according to claim 1, wherein, Each of the first suspension member and the second suspension member has a front edge and a tail edge opposite to the front edge. When the first suspension member and the second suspension member move to the clamping position of the first suspension member and the second suspension member, the front edge of each of the first suspension member and the second suspension member guides the corresponding suspension member.

3. The suspension assembly according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The first suspension member and the second suspension member are pivotally movable from the release position of the first suspension member and the second suspension member to the clamping position of the first suspension member and the second suspension member, and this pivoting movement of the first suspension member and the second suspension member to the clamping position realizes the closing movement of the clamping recess.

4. The suspension assembly according to claim 3, wherein, Each elongated orifice extends from the proximal end toward the tail edge of the corresponding suspension member.

5. The suspension assembly according to claim 4, wherein, The proximal end of the elongated orifice of each of the first and second suspension members is arranged closest to the clamping recess.

6. The suspension assembly according to claim 4, wherein, The elongated member can be received through the first elongated orifice and the second elongated orifice, and the elongated member can move along the first elongated orifice and the second elongated orifice to realize the pivoting movement of the first suspension member and the second suspension member to the clamping position.

7. The suspension assembly according to claim 4, 5 or 6, wherein, The proximal and distal ends of the first elongated orifice of the first suspension member are closed ends.

8. The suspension assembly according to claim 4, 5 or 6, wherein, The proximal and distal ends of the second elongated orifice of the second suspension member are closed ends.

9. The suspension assembly according to claim 1, wherein, The proximal ends of the first elongated orifice and the second elongated orifice are aligned in the released position of the first suspension member and the second suspension member, thereby enabling the aligned proximal ends of the first elongated orifice and the second elongated orifice to receive a portion of the elongated member.

10. The suspension assembly according to claim 9, wherein, The distal ends of the first elongated orifice and the second elongated orifice are aligned in the clamping position of the first suspension member and the second suspension member, so that the aligned distal ends of the first elongated orifice and the second elongated orifice can receive a portion of the elongated member.

11. The suspension assembly according to claim 10, wherein, When the first suspension member and the second suspension member move from the alignment state of the proximal end to the alignment state of the distal end, the first suspension member and the second suspension member move from the release position to the clamping position.

12. The suspension assembly according to claim 9, 10, or 11, wherein, The movement of the first suspension member and the second suspension member from the alignment state of the proximal end to the alignment state of the distal end is achieved by the movement of the elongated member along the first elongated orifice and the second elongated orifice of each of the first suspension member and the second suspension member from the proximal end to the distal end.

13. The suspension assembly according to claim 12, wherein, The movement of the elongated member along the first and second elongated orifices from the proximal end to the distal end enables the pivoting movement of the first and second suspension members relative to each other.

14. The suspension assembly according to claim 13, wherein, The pivoting motion of the first suspension member and the second suspension member causes the distal ends of the first elongated orifice and the second elongated orifice to align with each other, so as to allow the elongated member to move to the distal end.

15. The suspension assembly according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The first and second suspension members extend alternately to each other, and the clamping recesses are arranged to align with each other to provide a clamping area defined by the first and second suspension members, the alignment of the clamping recesses allowing the clamping members to hold the article in the clamping area.

16. The suspension assembly according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The pivot member is disposed at one end region of the respective first suspension member and the second suspension member, and each elongated orifice is defined in the opposite end region of the respective first suspension member or the second suspension member.

17. The suspension assembly according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, Each clamping recess is defined in the central region of the respective first suspension member and second suspension member, and each clamping recess is defined between the elongated orifice of the respective first suspension member and second suspension member and the pivot member.

18. The suspension assembly according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The clamping recesses face opposite directions, and each of the first and second suspension members has an outer edge that defines a gap to provide communication between a region within the clamping recesses and a region outside the clamping recesses.

19. The suspension assembly according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The first elongated orifice is at an angle in the opposite direction to the second elongated orifice.

20. The suspension assembly according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, Each of the first and second suspension members defines a pivot hole through which the pivot member can extend, and the pivot member pivotally attaches the first and second suspension members to each other.

21. A support assembly comprising the suspension assembly as claimed in claim 1, and an elongated member received through at least one of a first elongated aperture and a second elongated aperture.

22. The support component according to claim 21, wherein, The elongated member can move along the first elongated orifice and the second elongated orifice to realize the pivoting movement of the first suspension member and the second suspension member to the clamping position.

23. The support component according to claim 21 or 22, wherein, The elongated member has an annular portion extending through a first elongated orifice of the first suspension member.

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